The Raiders completed their first week of training camp Friday. Here are some observations on the secondary, quarterbacks and the rookie class.
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Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is trying to figure out how to best take advantage of his speed to exploit the NFL’s new kickoff rule — on the field and on Madden.
There is a lack of respect for the Raiders across the NFL. What did they expect? They have two playoff appearances since 2002 and are favored in two games.
The Raiders wrapped up their first week of training camp Friday in Costa Mesa, California, and fans had tons of questions, beginning with two offensive linemen.
The Knight Hawks, in their third year in the Indoor Football League, play their first playoff game Saturday against the Arizona Rattlers at Lee’s Family Forum.
A Raiders fan tossed a Kermit the Frog puppet dressed as Patrick Mahomes onto the practice field, where rookie safety Trey Taylor picked it up and put it on his hand.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce continually pitted the first-team offense against the first-team defense inside the 20-yard line during training camp practices.
Patrick Mahomes’ longtime trainer was not happy about a puppet that was seen at the Raiders’ second training camp practice Thursday.
Christian Wilkins’ arrival could turn the Raiders’ defensive line from good to great. But he needs to live up to the huge contract he earned in free agency.
The Raiders are expected to activate one of their offensive linemen off the Physically Unable to Perform list soon, but another could still be out weeks.
The Raiders know outside expectations are low for the team entering the 2024 season. They’re coming to training camp intent on proving people wrong.
Ronald Evans and his son LaRon secured two of a limited allotment of tickets to the Raiders’ practice Wednesday and made the nearly 100-mile drive from San Diego.
The Raiders weren’t at full strength for their first practice of training camp Wednesday, with five players on the physically unable to perform list.
Wide receiver Keelan Doss returns to the Raiders after spending the past two seasons with the Chargers. He was a breakout star on “Hard Knocks” in 2019.
Maxx Crosby will appear in a comedic promotional video alongside Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan as the Raiders star continues to expand his horizons.